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CIN Homepage NewsTue, 31 Mar 2015 18:32:14 EDT
A force when healthy, Votto feeling stronghttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/a-force-when-healthy-redst-first-baseman-joey-votto-feeling-strong?ymd=20150331&content_id=115633520&vkey=news_cin
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:00:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/a-force-when-healthy-redst-first-baseman-joey-votto-feeling-strong?ymd=20150331&content_id=115633520&vkey=news_cinIn the days leading up to Opening Day, MLB.com is examining various aspects of each team's roster. Today, the time has come to focus on a key player for the upcoming season. For the Reds, that's first baseman Joey Votto.Mark Sheldon3/31/2015 10:00 A.M.1427810400DeSclafani gives up six runs in penultimate tuneuphttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-right-hander-anthony-desclafani-gives-up-six-runs-in-penultimate-tuneup?ymd=20150330&content_id=115586060&vkey=news_cin
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:05:34 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-right-hander-anthony-desclafani-gives-up-six-runs-in-penultimate-tuneup?ymd=20150330&content_id=115586060&vkey=news_cinUsing three home runs, including two in the fifth inning, the Padres rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Reds on Monday at Goodyear Ballpark. Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani gave up six runs in six innings.Mark Sheldon3/30/2015 5:50 P.M.1427752209Yet to cement lineup, Price bats Hamilton seventhhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/yet-to-cement-lineup-reds-manager-bryan-price-bats-billy-hamilton-seventh?ymd=20150330&content_id=115567522&vkey=news_cin
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:26:13 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/yet-to-cement-lineup-reds-manager-bryan-price-bats-billy-hamilton-seventh?ymd=20150330&content_id=115567522&vkey=news_cinReds manager Bryan Price has guarded his thoughts about his projected regular-season lineup -- seemingly with lock-and-key -- all spring. But despite Price being coy, it was reasonable to expect center fielder Billy Hamilton would lead off and shortstop Zack Cozart would be the eighth hitter.Mark Sheldon3/30/2015 4:10 P.M.1427746259Mesoraco should be 'good to go' after quad cramphttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-catcher-devin-mesoraco-should-be-good-to-go-after-quad-cramp?ymd=20150330&content_id=115558628&vkey=news_cin
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 16:07:36 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-catcher-devin-mesoraco-should-be-good-to-go-after-quad-cramp?ymd=20150330&content_id=115558628&vkey=news_cinAs expected, Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco was not in Monday's lineup vs. the Padres after he left Sunday's game with a cramp in his left quadriceps. Mesoraco is listed as day-to-day.Mark Sheldon3/30/2015 3:28 P.M.1427743725Price up for challenge in tough NL Centralhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-manager-bryan-price-up-for-challenge-in-tough-nl-central?ymd=20150330&content_id=115549348&vkey=news_cin
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 14:09:10 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-manager-bryan-price-up-for-challenge-in-tough-nl-central?ymd=20150330&content_id=115549348&vkey=news_cinIn his second season as Reds manager, Bryan Price appeared to preside over a smooth Spring Training that had fewer injuries and more competition for spots as Opening Day approaches next Monday. Nevertheless, Price's task is no easier this year.Mark Sheldon3/30/2015 2:09 P.M.1427738947Reds release Maholm as they whittle down rosterhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-release-veteran-pitcher-paul-maholm-as-they-whittle-down-roster?ymd=20150330&content_id=115547054&vkey=news_cin
Mon, 30 Mar 2015 19:25:15 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-release-veteran-pitcher-paul-maholm-as-they-whittle-down-roster?ymd=20150330&content_id=115547054&vkey=news_cinThe Reds' roster crept closer to its look for Opening Day on Monday. Veteran left-handed pitcher Paul Maholm was released; right-handed reliever Pedro Villarreal was optioned to Triple-A Louisville; and right-handed reliever Nate Adcock, infielders Ivan De Jesus Jr. and Irving Falu and catcher Kyle Skipworth were reassigned to the Minor League camp.Mark Sheldon3/30/2015 1:25 P.M.1427736307Mesoraco relieved after quad cramp diagnosishttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-catcher-devin-mesoraco-exits-game-vs-angels-with-left-quad-cramp?ymd=20150329&content_id=115422178&vkey=news_cin
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 20:32:38 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-catcher-devin-mesoraco-exits-game-vs-angels-with-left-quad-cramp?ymd=20150329&content_id=115422178&vkey=news_cinReds All-Star catcher Devin Mesoraco felt relieved Sunday afternoon after being diagnosed with a left quadriceps cramp. Mesoraco felt his quad tighten running the bases and worried it was serious when he exited the game vs. the Angels.Mark Sheldon3/29/2015 5:51 P.M.1427665887Dominguez, Boesch lead offensive charge behind Marquishttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/chris-dominguez-brennan-boesch-lead-offensive-charge-behind-marquis?ymd=20150329&content_id=115441026&vkey=news_cin
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:48:38 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/chris-dominguez-brennan-boesch-lead-offensive-charge-behind-marquis?ymd=20150329&content_id=115441026&vkey=news_cinChris Dominguez hit a three-run home run and Brennan Boesch went 2-for-5 as the Reds beat the Angels, 8-6, on Sunday at Tempe Diablo Stadium.Cash Kruth3/29/2015 5:21 P.M.1427664069Roster could be set by weekend trip to Montrealhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-roster-could-be-set-by-weekend-montreal-trip?ymd=20150329&content_id=115414560&vkey=news_cin
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:00:12 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-roster-could-be-set-by-weekend-montreal-trip?ymd=20150329&content_id=115414560&vkey=news_cinThe Reds will break camp on Thursday following the final Cactus League game of spring vs. the Indians. After that, they fly to Montreal for exhibition games Friday and Saturday vs. the Blue Jays. The club could have their set 25-man roster by that time.Mark Sheldon3/29/2015 3:20 P.M.1427656826Day stresses importance of health for Reds in 2015http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-broadcaster-jim-day-talks-with-mlbcom-before-start-of-regular-season?ymd=20150329&content_id=115399862&vkey=news_cin
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 15:13:54 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-broadcaster-jim-day-talks-with-mlbcom-before-start-of-regular-season?ymd=20150329&content_id=115399862&vkey=news_cinPregame/postgame host and sideline reporter for Fox Sports Ohio, Jim Day, recently took the time to chat with MLB.com's Mark Sheldon about the keys to a successful Reds season in 2015.Mark Sheldon3/29/2015 1:49 P.M.1427651347Key for Bruce is health, not spring resultshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/key-for-cincinnati-reds-jay-bruce-is-health-not-spring-results?ymd=20150329&content_id=115395868&vkey=news_cin
Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:03:24 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/key-for-cincinnati-reds-jay-bruce-is-health-not-spring-results?ymd=20150329&content_id=115395868&vkey=news_cinay Bruce's results in Cactus League games would suggest he's not locked in yet for the regular season. Fortunately for a veteran like the Reds' right fielder, results aren't the most important thing right now. That won't be until April 6, when the season opens vs. the Pirates.Mark Sheldon3/29/2015 1:03 P.M.1427648600Reds' plan for Cuban righty Iglesias yet to be determinedhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-plan-for-cuban-right-handed-pitcher-raisel-iglesias-yet-to-be-determined?ymd=20150328&content_id=115289342&vkey=news_cin
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 15:44:50 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-plan-for-cuban-right-handed-pitcher-raisel-iglesias-yet-to-be-determined?ymd=20150328&content_id=115289342&vkey=news_cinAs the Reds contemplate their roster decisions in the final week of Spring Training, one of the more complex issues clearly involves rotation candidate Raisel Iglesias.Mark Sheldon3/28/2015 10:12 P.M.1427595170Frazier says swing feels ready for season to beginhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-third-baseman-todd-frazier-says-swing-feels-ready-for-season-to-begin?ymd=20150328&content_id=115353746&vkey=news_cin
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 20:40:49 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-third-baseman-todd-frazier-says-swing-feels-ready-for-season-to-begin?ymd=20150328&content_id=115353746&vkey=news_cinReds third baseman Todd Frazier felt that his swing was coming together right on time as Spring Training reached its final week.Mark Sheldon3/28/2015 8:40 P.M.1427589601Price: Chapman may be asked to get more than three outshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-manager-bryan-price-aroldis-chapman-may-be-asked-to-get-more-than-three-outs?ymd=20150328&content_id=115290136&vkey=news_cin
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 17:40:40 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-manager-bryan-price-aroldis-chapman-may-be-asked-to-get-more-than-three-outs?ymd=20150328&content_id=115290136&vkey=news_cinReds closer Aroldis Chapman has demonstrated effective pitching throughout the spring, but Saturday's outing was about as smooth as it could have been.Mark Sheldon3/28/2015 5:40 P.M.1427578838Frazier, Boesch power Reds past split-squad Cubshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/todd-frazier-brennan-boesch-power-reds-past-split-squad-cubs?ymd=20150328&content_id=115343746&vkey=news_cin
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:41:20 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/todd-frazier-brennan-boesch-power-reds-past-split-squad-cubs?ymd=20150328&content_id=115343746&vkey=news_cinUsing four runs in the first inning and four more in the fourth inning, the Reds cruised to a 9-5 victory on Saturday over a Cubs split-squad. Todd Frazier led Cincinnati with two hits and four RBIs, including a three-run home run to right field. Brennan Boesch also hit his fourth spring homer.Mark Sheldon3/28/2015 2:53 P.M.1427568798Phillips drives in four on two doubles in losshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/brandon-phillips-drives-in-four-on-two-doubles-in-loss?ymd=20150327&content_id=115212556&vkey=news_cin
Sat, 28 Mar 2015 01:16:43 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/brandon-phillips-drives-in-four-on-two-doubles-in-loss?ymd=20150327&content_id=115212556&vkey=news_cinThe Brewers hit two home runs while Brandon Phillips drove in four runs for the Reds. In the end, it was Milwaukee that prevailed with a 8-6 victory at Goodyear Ballpark.Mark Sheldon3/27/2015 8:38 P.M.1427503080Bailey feels good after three-inning Minors starthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-pitcher-homer-bailey-feels-good-after-three-inning-minors-start?ymd=20150327&content_id=115206344&vkey=news_cin
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:24:45 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-pitcher-homer-bailey-feels-good-after-three-inning-minors-start?ymd=20150327&content_id=115206344&vkey=news_cinFacing Minor League batters for the second time in spring on Friday, Reds pitcher Homer Bailey worked three innings in a Triple-A game. Bailey allowed one earned run and three hits with two walks and four strikeouts. Of his 41 pitches, 25 were strikes.Mark Sheldon3/27/2015 7:46 P.M.1427499977No rust for Cueto in return to spring actionhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/no-rust-for-cueto-in-return-to-spring-action?ymd=20150327&content_id=115201766&vkey=news_cin
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 19:18:06 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/no-rust-for-cueto-in-return-to-spring-action?ymd=20150327&content_id=115201766&vkey=news_cinOther than the fact that he occasionally told his catcher, and by virtue the opposing hitter, what he was throwing and where it would be located, Reds ace Johnny Cueto had a pretty normal-looking first start back on Friday after his return to camp.Mark Sheldon3/27/2015 7:17 P.M.1427498275Marquis keeps living big league dreamhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/richard-justice-jason-marquis-keeps-living-the-dream-with-reds?ymd=20150326&content_id=115072214&vkey=news_cin
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:00:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/richard-justice-jason-marquis-keeps-living-the-dream-with-reds?ymd=20150326&content_id=115072214&vkey=news_cinAt 36, Jason Marquis is headed back to the big leagues as a member of the Reds rotation. Relying on the sinker-slider combination that has helped him win 121 big league games, Marquis has a 3.15 ERA in five spring starts.Richard Justice3/26/2015 11:04 P.M.1427425442'That was awesome': Lorenzen shows potential in spring starthttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-pitching-prospect-michael-lorenzen-makes-his-first-spring-start-against-the-cleveland-indians?ymd=20150326&content_id=115041008&vkey=news_cin
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:20:12 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-pitching-prospect-michael-lorenzen-makes-his-first-spring-start-against-the-cleveland-indians?ymd=20150326&content_id=115041008&vkey=news_cinReds pitching prospect Michael Lorenzen will say that the decision of whether he makes the big league team out of camp is out of his hands, but his performance on Thursday certainly didn't hurt his chances.Mark Sheldon3/26/2015 8:01 P.M.1427414465Mesoraco, Frazier flash power as Reds crush Salazar, Indianshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-defeat-the-cleveland-indians-todd-frazier-and-devin-mesoraco-hit-home-runs?ymd=20150326&content_id=115017682&vkey=news_cin
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 19:48:37 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-defeat-the-cleveland-indians-todd-frazier-and-devin-mesoraco-hit-home-runs?ymd=20150326&content_id=115017682&vkey=news_cinTodd Frazier and Devin Mesoraco each belted a home run for the Reds on Thursday, capitalizing on a rough day on the mound for Indians starter Danny Salazar in a 13-2 victory over Cleveland at Goodyear Ballpark.Jordan Bastian and Mark Sheldon3/26/2015 6:19 P.M.1427408392Reds acquire veteran Johnson in trade with Astroshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-acquire-veteran-first-baseman-dan-johnson-in-trade-with-houston-astros?ymd=20150326&content_id=114974410&vkey=news_cin
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:42:13 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-acquire-veteran-first-baseman-dan-johnson-in-trade-with-houston-astros?ymd=20150326&content_id=114974410&vkey=news_cinThe Reds acquired veteran first baseman Dan Johnson on Thursday from the Astros in exchange for a player to be named or cash.Mark Sheldon3/26/2015 2:58 P.M.1427396303MLB Pipeline checks in from Reds camphttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/mlb-pipeline-checks-in-from-reds-camp?ymd=20150326&content_id=114764354&vkey=news_cin
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:00:00 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/mlb-pipeline-checks-in-from-reds-camp?ymd=20150326&content_id=114764354&vkey=news_cinThe Reds will admit that the farm system had a stretch when it was thin. There's a feeling now that things are changing for the better. Starting pitching as a strength, and the additions of Anthony DeSclafani -- who's pitched well this spring -- and Jonathon Crawford via trades has bolstered an already good group.Jonathan Mayo3/26/2015 10:00 A.M.1427378400DeSclafani dazzles through six as Reds blank Rangershttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-shut-out-texas-rangers-anthony-desclafani-throws-six-scoreless-innings?ymd=20150326&content_id=114919510&vkey=news_cin
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 01:40:48 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-shut-out-texas-rangers-anthony-desclafani-throws-six-scoreless-innings?ymd=20150326&content_id=114919510&vkey=news_cinAnthony DeSlanafi appeared headed to the Reds rotation after his stellar outing against the Rangers on Wednesday night.Mark Sheldon and T.R. Sullivan3/26/2015 12:34 A.M.1427344487Reds' bats should bash, but 'pen, rotation leave questionshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-lineup-should-be-strong-with-return-of-joey-votto-and-jay-bruce-but-bullpen-and-starting-rotation-leaves-questions?ymd=20150326&content_id=114916378&vkey=news_cin
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 01:53:13 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-lineup-should-be-strong-with-return-of-joey-votto-and-jay-bruce-but-bullpen-and-starting-rotation-leaves-questions?ymd=20150326&content_id=114916378&vkey=news_cinThe Reds' lineup could be one of baseball's best with the return of Joey Votto and Jay Bruce, but the bullpen and rotation aren't quite as settled.Mike Bauman3/26/2015 12:09 A.M.1427342953Great American Ball Park undergoes array of upgradeshttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/great-american-ball-park-undergoes-array-of-upgrades?ymd=20150324&content_id=114652440&vkey=news_cin
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:04:09 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/great-american-ball-park-undergoes-array-of-upgrades?ymd=20150324&content_id=114652440&vkey=news_cinWhen Reds fans begin streaming into Great American Ball Park for the first time in 2015 on Opening Day, they should immediately notice a flurry of offseason upgrades that were made to the ballpark. Among the biggest changes this season is the arrival of The Handlebar at the Riverfront Club.Mark Sheldon3/24/2015 4:38 P.M.1427229484Going 16 for Sweet 16 with Reds on the mindhttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/marty-noble-going-16-for-sweet-16-with-reds-on-the-mind?ymd=20150324&content_id=114625348&vkey=news_cin
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:30:58 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/marty-noble-going-16-for-sweet-16-with-reds-on-the-mind?ymd=20150324&content_id=114625348&vkey=news_cinTo celebrate Sweet 16 weekend, we herein present the seventh Sweet 16 Festival, this one devoted to the Cincinnati Reds.Marty Noble3/24/2015 1:32 P.M.1427218331Mesoraco, Dominguez bash two-run homers in tie with Texashttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/devin-mesoraco-chris-dominguez-bash-two-run-homers-in-tie-with-texas?ymd=20150323&content_id=114566292&vkey=news_cin
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 01:07:45 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/devin-mesoraco-chris-dominguez-bash-two-run-homers-in-tie-with-texas?ymd=20150323&content_id=114566292&vkey=news_cinThe Rangers and Reds played to a 6-6 tie on Monday night at Surprise Stadium in a game that ended after 10 innings.Mark Sheldon and T.R. Sullivan3/23/2015 11:21 P.M.1427167310Parra seeks bounceback season after injury-plagued 2014http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-reliever-manny-parra-hopes-injuries-are-behind-him?ymd=20150323&content_id=114541896&vkey=news_cin
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:05:22 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/reds-reliever-manny-parra-hopes-injuries-are-behind-him?ymd=20150323&content_id=114541896&vkey=news_cinThe Reds had 15 players spend time on the disabled list last season, but left-handed reliever Manny Parra wasn't one of them. But the injuries Parra endured did pile up, leaving periods of time that made him quietly unavailable to pitch despite manager Bryan Price's daily lineup card indicating otherwise.Mark Sheldon3/23/2015 8:49 P.M.1427158180Reds release Mijares, option 3 to Triple-Ahttp://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-release-jose-mijares-option-3-to-triple-a?ymd=20150323&content_id=114486748&vkey=news_cin
Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:02:33 EDT
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/cin/cincinnati-reds-release-jose-mijares-option-3-to-triple-a?ymd=20150323&content_id=114486748&vkey=news_cinThe Reds have 36 players remaining at camp after reliever Jose Mijares was released, catcher Tucker Barnhart, outfielder Donald Lutz and shortstop Eugenio Suarez were optioned to Triple-A Louisville and infielder Josh Satin and catcher Chad Wallach were reassigned to the Minor League camp.Mark Sheldon3/23/2015 6:02 P.M.1427148150